[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes":3,"chapter-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-199":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","HP: I AM SHERLOCK HOLMES",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1879744,2495,"Chapter 199: 0199 Losing","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-199",199,"\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, this time I truly admire you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked at Sherlock with genuine admiration, speaking in a nasal, congested voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to admit, I was indeed somewhat skeptical of that claim the other day—just a little bit, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, that was indeed quite shallow of you. If you hadn't expressed doubt that day, I wouldn't have used this matter to distract your attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Ron felt somewhat embarrassed, but more than that, he was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Sherlock's competitive spirit was this strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to prove a casual remark he'd made, he'd actually remembered it until today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it differently, this also showed Sherlock's recognition of him—it meant he truly considered Ron a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were anyone else, Sherlock wouldn't care what they thought!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, yes, that must be it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron was just about to praise him when suddenly, as if performing a magic trick, Sherlock produced a small glass vial from his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then, you should drink this Pepper-Up Potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not drinking that stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron's face changed, and he shook his head repeatedly. \"I'd rather go morning training with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had just agreed to Sherlock's terms, he was clearly planning to start being difficult now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I just won't drink it—what can you do to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can't force medicine down my throat, can you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how eloquently you speak, Sherlock, even if I starve to death, die outside, or jump from here, I won't drink a single drop of your medicine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this situation, Sherlock didn't try to persuade him, but instead turned to look aside. \"Neville.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you truly want to learn swordsmanship properly, then help Harry force this Pepper-Up Potion down Ron's throat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, after you've done that, you drink some too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neville, you don't want to drag your cold-ridden body through morning training with us in the freezing dawn, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Neville's face showed hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron was already stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined that Sherlock would actually resort to force-feeding medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the usually introverted and timid Neville being stirred to action by Sherlock's persuasive words, he immediately shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey, Sherlock, don't do anything rash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Neville. \"Neville, you need to think this through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than helping his cause, this statement actually helped Neville make up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Neville actually jumped straight down from his bed and took the glass vial containing the Pepper-Up Potion from Sherlock's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron was shocked on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who said Neville was timid? He was incredibly brave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron instinctively wanted to run, but Harry held him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After training with Sherlock for so long, Harry was no longer the weak-bodied boy he once was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, weakened by his cold, could only submit to their actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Neville approach step by step with the Pepper-Up Potion, Ron struggled desperately while shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't come any closer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he could speak, Sherlock had already waved his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muffliato!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Muffling Charm, Ron's loud shouts immediately became as quiet as a mosquito's buzz, sounding almost like he was acting coquettishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't come over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville smiled. For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of refreshing satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, time for your medicine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville spoke gently, but his actions were anything but hesitant—he directly pinched Ron's mouth and poured the entire bottle down his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were so swift and decisive that even Harry, who was restraining Ron, was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought Neville had this side to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock, however, smiled slightly, showing a satisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To learn swordsmanship, how could one succeed without this kind of spirit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Sorting Hat had placed Neville in Gryffindor, it proved that courage must be hidden deep within his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look—there was the courage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being forced to drink the Pepper-Up Potion by Harry and Neville, steam immediately began rising from under Ron's bright red hair, his whole head looking like it was on fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Harry and Neville finally released Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Sherlock handed the second bottle of Pepper-Up Potion to Neville.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter drank it without hesitation, and his ears immediately began smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Ron was almost laughing with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good grief—you're meek as a lamb with Sherlock, but when it comes to me, you throw heavy punches, is that it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he understood why Neville had been sorted into Gryffindor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This round-faced kid was incredibly brave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pepper-Up Potion was very effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening, both Ron and Neville were much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the two conspired and set their sights on Dean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, they planned to do to Dean what Harry and Neville had done to Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what they hadn't expected was that Dean, who usually appeared honest and straightforward, proved quite shrewd when it mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw Ron and Neville approaching with ill intent, he said nothing and simply downed the potion in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his ears began smoking too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Ron extremely frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wanted to experience what it felt like to force medicine on someone else, but this guy hadn't given him any opportunity at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a disappointment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, Sherlock and Harry found time to visit Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their main purpose was to get rock cakes from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Harry repeatedly warned Sherlock not to mention that they wanted the things as shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sherlock didn't think much of this concern, he agreed under Harry's earnest request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid didn't think twice about it—hearing that the two wanted rock cakes, he immediately and generously gave them quite a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he mysteriously led them to the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me, I've got some good stuff here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good stuff... it's not those cabbage-eating slugs from last time, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What slugs? This is much more exciting than that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More exciting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right! Come on, follow me and you'll see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the conversation between Harry and Hagrid, Sherlock felt something was odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he followed Hagrid to the backyard, he immediately understood his intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pumpkins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant pumpkins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, each one could fit two or three people inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's that? Amazing, right? I prepared these for Halloween!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry stared wide-eyed in amazement at this sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was right—this was incredibly exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd never seen such enormous pumpkins in his life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was half as tall as a person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good lord, Hagrid, how did you manage this? What kind of fertilizer is so effective?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Engorgement Charm, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, how could I possibly do such a thing? You know they snapped my wand—I can't use magic anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Hagrid's face immediately changed, thinking to himself that this was bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he forget about Sherlock's abilities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have only brought Harry in alone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked toward the pink umbrella in Hagrid's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hagrid quickly hid the umbrella behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry also knew what secret Hagrid's umbrella held—just as Sherlock had said, everyone had their secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the troubled expression on Hagrid's face, he immediately said. \"Sherlock, maybe we should talk about something else...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also gave Sherlock a pleading look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock nodded and pointed to the side. \"These roosters seem to be raised quite well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course they are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid immediately laughed heartily. \"Sherlock, you know me—I'm quite good with animals...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which, the youngest Weasley girl came by here a few days ago, and she said I was doing great too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ginny?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Harry. I'd say she definitely wouldn't refuse your autograph...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you keep talking about that, I won't play with you anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approach of Halloween meant that the first Quidditch match of the season was also about to begin, which meant Harry participated in morning training less and less frequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver Wood's enthusiasm for regular Quidditch training was running high, and nothing could stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly trained come rain or shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the person who went to morning training with Sherlock every day became Neville instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his cold had been cured, he had joined Sherlock's morning training team as previously agreed, learning swordsmanship from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Ron, it was still \"next time for sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one morning training session ended, Sherlock looked at Neville with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neville, you truly have talent for swordsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Neville asked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless necessary, I don't lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock indeed wasn't lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mainly hadn't expected that little Gryffindor House could simultaneously produce both Harry and Neville, this pair of swordsmanship prodigies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore had once said that there were two people who met the conditions to be the wizarding world's savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Voldemort ultimately chose Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this mean that Neville actually possessed the potential of a savior too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Sherlock couldn't help but develop a bold idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Saturday before Halloween, wind and rain battered the castle, with raindrops the size of beans pattering against the castle windows for several days without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days of heavy rain had caused the lake to rise, and the entire flower bed was a muddy mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such terrible weather, Harry returned to Hogwarts Castle after training, soaked through and covered in mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood was terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had nothing to do with the weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there were no wind or rain, this training session wouldn't have been pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the Weasley twins' reconnaissance, their current situation wasn't optimistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the speed boost from the new Nimbus 2001 racing brooms, the Slytherin team members looked like seven blurred pale green shadows, zipping through the air like jet planes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard this news, Harry even felt somewhat regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been a bit more ruthless last time, maybe Malfoy could have stayed in the hospital wing longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he immediately shook his head and dismissed this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that incident was already over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it weren't, with Madam Pomfrey's excellent medical skills, even if he had knocked out Malfoy's jaw, he would recover after at most one night in the hospital wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How annoying!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the troubled Harry walked through an empty corridor, a pleasant voice suddenly called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a very beautiful girl with long, glossy black hair appeared before Harry, looking at him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1747,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","ff7bcc63f7c88b96c0765cd689d0cd2d884ac0994053df832b0577c4c22ff21b","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-200","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-205",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]